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Old 13th Jul 2012, 22:05
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Inshala
 
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Display flying-Reds 1-7
Flypasts-Reds 1-9. The Team uses Red 10 as the 9th aircraft, but whenever he flies he is referred to as Red 9 (or sometimes 19). He flies on the left which is always an 'odd' number and helps avoid a 'coggie'.
If you see a 10-ship, the 10th will be flown by Red 11, 'Wing Commander RAFAT'.
Black Hawk used during the training season when aircraft were in very short supply; borrowed from 100 Sqn. The Team now have 13 aircraft although only 10 are smoke capable. The other 3 have modified engines and could fly in any position, but have a gun-pod modified into a baggage pod and NO smoke. Hoping this will be rectified for next years return to a 9-ship however...
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